When you think of California, cities like LA, San Diego and San Francisco usually come to mind. Those are the typical west coast destinations, but for my last vacation, I decided to visit my best friend in her new home town of Sacramento. I was pleasantly surprised with how much there was to do and see! Check out my must do's while in the state capitol!
Rose Garden
Right next to the state capitol building you will find rows of lush roses! This garden's mission to cultivate world peace. It is free to visit, so it's a great stop on a sunny afternoon.
California has such a beautiful scenery! Coming from the flat swamplands of Florida, seeing mountains and lush trees was a wonderful contrast!
Hiking
About 30 mins from the downtown area we found some amazing hiking trails. We picked an easy trail with shade throughout and had a stunning waterfall!
Kayak
For $12 for an hour kayaking at Sacramento State Aquatic Center is the perfect afternoon! The waters are extremely calm which was very important for a beginner like myself. The views are beautiful and there are little paths you can take for more adventure. They also have hydro bikes, stand up paddle boards and more available for rent. There are even classes available if needed.
There is so much influence from the Mexican Culture! One of my favorite little shops was Kulture.
Kulture
This eclectic store has such a great mix of Mexican imports, unique apparel, local art, jewelry and sunglasses for any occasion. I loved looking at the art, if I didn’t have to travel light I would have purchased more! If you can, make sure you go by for their “Second Saturday” Artwalk events!